SEPTA Releases Reduced-Service Schedules & Sets Deadline to Avert Cuts
New State Funding Needs to be Secured by Aug. 14 to Avoid Massive Service Cuts; Schedules Reflecting 20% Reductions Effective Aug. 24 Now Available on SEPTA.org
PHILADELPHIA (August 6, 2025) – New state transit funding must be secured by Aug. 14 in order for SEPTA to avoid implementation of a 20% service cut to close a… Continue reading SEPTA Releases Reduced-Service Schedules & Sets Deadline to Avert Cuts
Real Rider. Real Story.
I’ve had a wonderful experience riding SEPTA for the last three months. I live in the northeast but own a thrift store—Purpose Purchase—in Mt. Airy. My work van broke down… Continue reading Real Rider. Real Story.
Ridership: June 2025
Average daily ridership in June 2025 was 707,881 unlinked passenger trips across all modes. System-wide ridership increased 6% from June 2024. On average there were 42,799 more trips per day… Continue reading Ridership: June 2025
SEPTA Reports Record-High Customer Satisfaction Scores
New Quarterly Survey Data Shows Improvements in Safety, Cleanliness & Reliability Ratings
PHILADELPHIA (July 17, 2025) – SEPTA reported its highest-ever customer satisfaction scores, according to new data released today. The Authority has conducted its quarterly Customer Satisfaction Survey since 2023 –… Continue reading SEPTA Reports Record-High Customer Satisfaction Scores
SEPTA First-Half Crime Report
Serious Crime Stays at Low Rate, Significant Progress Made on Fare Evasion & Quality-of-Ride Offenses
PHILADELPHIA (July 15, 2025) – Serious crimes have continued to drop in most categories while enforcement of fare evasion, smoking and other quality-of-ride offenses has increased significantly, according to the… Continue reading SEPTA First-Half Crime Report
Easton Rd Bridge Rehabilitation Affects Local Traffic
Crews are making structural repairs to SEPTA’s bridge over Easton Rd between Mount Carmel Av and Glenside Av. This work builds on previously completed improvements including waterproofing of the bridge… Continue reading Easton Rd Bridge Rehabilitation Affects Local Traffic
Schedule Development & Operator Picking Underway
The Fiscal Year 2026 operating budget approved by the SEPTA Board last month includes systemwide service reductions of 45%, a 21.5% fare increase, and other measures that are needed to balance a $213… Continue reading Schedule Development & Operator Picking Underway
Save When You Tap and Go
Pay your SEPTA fare using your eligible credit or debit Mastercard and get $2.50 back when you spend $10 or more each month through December 31, 2025. The Mastercard Public Transit Benefit… Continue reading Save When You Tap and Go
Destination Ardmore
As part of our 12-year capital investment program we’re making stations accessible, acquiring new vehicles, investing in communications, and upgrading services for our buses, Metro, and Regional Rail to deliver on our… Continue reading Destination Ardmore
SEPTA to Institute Parking Fees on Weekends & Holidays Effective July 7
Parking Fees to be Collected at All SEPTA-owned Lots & Garages
PHILADELPHIA (July 2, 2025) – Beginning on Monday, July 7, SEPTA will begin charging for parking on weekends and holidays at all SEPTA-owned lots and garages, including 35 additional locations.In… Continue reading SEPTA to Institute Parking Fees on Weekends & Holidays Effective July 7
SEPTA To Offer Extra Service For 4th of July Festivities
Extra late-night service on Regional Rail and Metro to Accommodate Holiday Revelers
PHILADELPHIA (July 2, 2025) – As the Philadelphia region prepares for the upcoming 4th of July festivities, SEPTA is encouraging revelers to utilize public transportation for both convenience and safety… Continue reading SEPTA To Offer Extra Service For 4th of July Festivities
SEPTA Trolley Tunnel to Close for 2025 Trolley Tunnel Blitz, July 11 – Aug. 11
Alternate Service Available on Market-Frankford Line During Maintenance & Construction Work
PHILADELPHIA (July 1, 2025) – SEPTA crews will work around-the-clock tackling critical track and power maintenance, station upgrades and intensive cleaning as part of the 2025 Trolley Tunnel Blitz. SEPTA… Continue reading SEPTA Trolley Tunnel to Close for 2025 Trolley Tunnel Blitz, July 11 – Aug. 11